Is Gibbaeum album toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gibbaeum album as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Gibbaeum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so its toxicity to cats and dogs is not formally established. Mesembs are generally regarded as non-toxic by hobbyist sources, but that lacks ASPCA grounding; treat with caution, keep away from pets that chew plants, and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

Gibbaeum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so its toxicity to cats and dogs is not formally established. Mesembs are generally regarded as non-toxic by hobbyist sources, but that lacks ASPCA grounding; treat with caution, keep away from pets that chew plants, and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to gibbaeum album.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gibbaeum album is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full gibbaeum album pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.